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A file, containing a print device definition, that controls a printer, plotter, or other peripheral.Print device definitions contain the necessary control sequences for setting or resetting the printer, and for controlling bold, emphasis, italics, print size, font selection, colors, and other features, depending on the printer.A print device definition does not necessarily represent the full functionality of the printer. A print device definition can be modified to change the functions the machine can perform.
